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UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipmemt Framework

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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22 May 2026 at 12:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a public procurement process for a "Microscopy Equipment Framework" with an estimated value of £9 million. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes, and targets the UK region with Swindon, Wiltshire being the address for UKRI. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 2nd November 2026 to 31st October 2030. The procurement features a framework agreement and the next key milestone is set for a future notice date on 1st July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers of microscopy equipment, particularly those suited to framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity attractive, as they are regarded as suitable bidders. Companies equipped with expertise in providing high-quality microscopes and relevant technological solutions should consider participating, as this framework may enable them to establish a substantial foothold in a long-term governmental supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5804 Microscopy Equipmemt Framework

Notice Description

Microscopy Equipment Framework The estimated value of this requirement is PS9m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a127
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047861-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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